Bengaluru
Minister of Forests, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre asserted that it is the responsibility of all of us to save the reputation of Bengaluru, the capital of the state, which was known as an air-conditioned city, a garden city.
 Speaking as the chief guest at the 5th edition of the India Clean Air Summit 2023, he said that the air quality in the national capital Delhi is very poor and its effects are becoming severe. He said that even in winter, the combination of smoke and fog makes breathing difficult, Bengaluru should not become a gas chamber like this, for this everyone should develop green care.
During covid we realized the importance of life support. In order to increase the oxygen, the number of trees should increase. If all the city dwellers plant a plant in front of their house and nurture it to make it proud, clean air will also be available. He said that the land will also be protected.He said that after he became the minister, realizing the ill effects of global warming and climate change, he resolved to plant and nurture 5 crore saplings in the state this year to increase the coverage of the state’s green zone. He also said that more than three and a half crore saplings have been planted in the state since July 1 during the Vanamahotsav and subsequent programs, and to ensure that these saplings are being geo-tagged and audited, he said. Sustainable development is the need of today : Sustainable development is the need of today. There is a responsibility to keep both life and livelihood in balance. He asserted that forests and greenery should remain and progress should also take place.
